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Some facts about hedgehogs…

* They are lactose intolerant

* They are nocturnal

* They feed their babies for up to 8 weeks

* They have to be around 600g to hibernate

*They will eat cat and dog food (NOT fishy flavours though)

*They are pregnant for 35 days

* The baby hogs are called Urchins

* 85% of hogs have lungworm

* The hedgehog flea can’t live on a dog,cat or human!

Here is a picture of a hedgehog we have recently treated after he was injured by either a lawnmower or strimmer!

For hedgehog advice visit : http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/hedgehog-fact-sheet.html

August 8, 2021

Pet travel post Brexit

Pet travel to Europe after Brexit Where does the UK stand now as far as Pet Travel to the EU goes? Under the EU […]

June 21, 2020

Seasonal allergies- Why is my pet s itchy ??

5 Signs Your Pet Has Seasonal Allergies For millions of people, springtime means allergies – itchy eyes, runny noses, and general discomfort. Our pets […]

June 18, 2020

Grass seeds are here!! How can i protect my dog ?

The grasses have now flowered and their seeds are all around. These seeds can get into any crack or crevice such as ears and eyes and […]

June 3, 2020

HEATSTROKE IN DOGS – KNOW THE SIGNS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT

When the heat arrives, dogs can not only feel hot and bothered – they are at more of a risk of potentially fatal heatstroke. Keeping […]

March 15, 2020

Telemedicine consultation – what do I need to know?

Telemedicine consultation – what do I need to know? As a result of the quickly escalating coronavirus outbreak, We predict there may be times […]

March 15, 2020

Coronavirus update

26/05/2020 In light of the current outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19 and the likely increase in the number of cases, we would like to ask you please […]

April 16, 2019

Spring has Sprung!

Spring has Sprung! Spring has finally sprung!! However we do see lots of hazards around this time of year, (especially at Easter!) so please read the […]

February 18, 2019

Pet travel to Europe after Brexit

Pet travel to Europe after Brexit Where does the UK stand now as far as Pet Travel to the EU goes? Under the EU […]

August 2, 2018

RHD2 can kill your pet rabbit

RHD2 (rabbit haemorrhagic disease variant two) We have very recently seen few cases around our local area in which we suspect there was an involvement of […]